2024 New Year’s Eve Hours & Offers

From Gourmet Feasts to DJ-fueled Celebrations, Discover Our Round-up Of Unmissable Dining Hotspots To Ring In The New Year!

NYE at Yugen Dining
​605 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
​This New Year’s Eve at Yūgen, revel in signature cocktails on arrival and delectable modern Asian-inspired canapés as DJ DNE spins a mix of disco, deep house, and progressive beats. Live entertainment will keep you on the dance floor all the way to the midnight moment. Whether you’ll kick off the evening with dinner at Yūgen or simply make an entrance after dark, this is one party you won’t want to miss.

Price: 

• Earlybird tickets $55 until Nov 30 or till sold out
• General tickets are $85 from December, 1st or until sold out.

Hours: Entry from 10:30 pm – 1 am, with dinner bookings available at both Yūgen & Omnia beforehand from 5:30 pm. Guests who book a second sitting from 8.30 pm at either Yūgen or Omnia receive complimentary access to the NYE event.
​Bookings: HERE

Luci
​18 Little Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Offer: Feast your way into 2025 in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks. Housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers building the old-world glamour and modern hotel is located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD where the city’s festivities are only a stone’s throw away for post-dinner celebrations. ​
​Price: $135 pp, $65 pp for 1.5 hours of bottomless drinks ​
​Hours: From 5:30 pm ​
​Booking: lucimelbourne.com.au/bookings

Studio Amaro
​168 Chapel St, Windsor 3181
​Offer: Dance your way into the New Year with Studio Amaro’s signature sounds, featuring DJs Billie Jean, JT and Socks Before Pants, spinning from 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Feast on the A La Carte menu or curated set menus starting at $66pp. Additionally, for one night only, indulge in a selection of NYE exclusives:

• Fried squid, school prawns, whitebait, fennel salt, squid ink aioli ($24)
• Conchighle, tomato, vodka + nudja, grilled moreton bay bug ($48)
• Dry-aged 800g t-bone, bone marrow salsa verde, mustard, jus ($165)

Price: Classic Set Menu $66pp, or Primo Set Menu $88pp
​Hours: 12:00pm – 1:00am ​
​Bookings: Here

Moonhouse
​282 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183
​Offer: Welcome the New Year with a luxurious evening at Moonhouse, a perfect setting for those seeking a refined, intimate night. Indulge in a specially curated New Year’s Eve set menu for $78 per person, featuring an exclusive selection of dishes available for one night only. For $98pp, elevate your experience with a champagne toast on arrival, and enjoy:

• Starters – ​ ​ ​
  • Eggplant & black garlic dip ​ ​ ​
  • Duck Spring Roll, Mustard Leaf, Chilli Vinegar ​ ​ ​
• Dim Sum – ​ ​ ​
  • Wagyu Beef Dumpling ​ ​ ​
  • Lobster Wonton ​ ​ ​
  • Char Sui Pork Bun ​ ​ ​
• Mains – ​ ​
  • Crispy Lemon Chicken, lemon verbena, spring onion (or) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
  • Steamed Market Fish, Shaoxing broth ​ ​ ​
• Sides – ​ ​
  • Chinese Broccoli, Mushroom soy ​ ​ ​
  • Steamed Rice ​ ​ ​
• Dessert– ​ ​
  • Almond cake, Ginger Rum Syrup, Champagne Jelly ​ ​ ​

Price: $78 per person or $98pp with glass of champagne on arrival
​Hours: 5:30 – late
​Bookings: Here

Tokyo Tina
​66A Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181
​Offer: Ring in the New Year with a fusion of Japanese-inspired dishes. Indulge in the classics with set menus starting at $66pp, or elevate your evening with the “Super All In” at $86pp. Add extra flair with a selection of NYE exclusives:

• Grilled Scallops, Bonito Butter, Chives ($12 each)
• Beef Tataki, Ponzu,Finger Lime ($28)
• Genmaicha Crème Brûlée, Plum dust ($17)
• Bulgogi braised beef short rib, ssamjang, lettuce, pickled cucumber and ginger ($52)

Price: Classic All In $66pp, Standard All In $76pp & Super All In $86pp
​Hours: 5:00 pm – late
​Bookings: Here

New Quarter
​Ground Level, 79 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121
​Kick off your New Year celebrations early with a Vietnamese-inspired à la carte lunch at Richmond’s beloved New Quarter, or indulge in a special NYE set menu in the evening. For $98 per person, enjoy a welcome glass of Sometimes Always prosecco from Murray Darling, followed by a four-course, share-style feast featuring New Quarter’s signature dishes:

• Starters– ​ ​ ​
  • Pacific oyster, champagne jelly, samphire ​ ​ ​
  • Kingfish bite, Nuoc Mam, Finger Lime, Betel Leaf ​ ​ ​
  • Banh Mi Finger, Whipped Chicken Liver Pâté, Chicken Skin ​
• Second, to share – ​ ​
  • Duck Floss Egg Noodles, Spring Onion, Chives ​ ​ ​
• Mains– ​
  • Spiced Lamb Rump, bun bo hue jus, lemongrass, thai basil ​ ​
  • Burnt baby carrots, cassia, spiced peanut ​ ​ ​ ​
• Sides – ​ ​ ​
  • Wok tossed morning glory, lemongrass sate ​ ​ ​ ​
• Dessert – ​ ​ ​
  • Pandan cheesecake, coconut sago, ginger snap

Hours: 12:00pm – late
​Surcharges: 15%
​Bookings: Here

Firebird
​223 High St, Windsor VIC 3181
​Offer: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Firebird this New Year’s Eve with a live DJ setting the tone from 7:00 to 11:00 PM in the main dining room, making it a celebration to remember. Diners have the choice between an $80 set menu or an upgrade to the $130 package including ​ bottomless drinks, with a share-style menu featuring: 

• Starters– ​ ​ ​
  • Fresh Oyster, Nuoc mam Granita, Cucumber, Burnt Chilli ​ ​
  • Beef tartare, Tempura Betel Leaf, Smoked Eggyolk Jam ​ ​
  • Duck Springroll, Shiitake, Shiso, Sesame ​ ​ ​
• Second, to share – ​ ​
  • Flat Press Baguette Stracciatella, Black Garlic Relish ​ ​
  • Grilled Squid, Green Nuoc Mam, Daikon, Hot Mint ​ ​ ​
  • Sticky Pork Ribs, Pickled Cucumber, Green Mango Salad ​ ​
• Mains, to share– ​ ​
  • Wood Roasted Flounder, Canh Chua Beurre Blanc, Salmon Roe (or)
  • Fire Roasted Duck, Orange, Excellent Sauce, Burnt Ginger Relish ​
• Sides – ​ ​ ​
  • Wok Fried Asian Greens ​ ​ ​
  • Tomato Fried Rice, Salted Egg Yolk ​ ​ ​
• Dessert – ​ ​ ​
  • Mango Marshmallow ​ ​ ​
  • Charred Pineapple, Coconut Panna Cotta, Pineapple Rum Granita ​

Price: $80 set menu or $130 with 2hr bottomless alcohol package
​Hours: 5:30 pm – late
​Bookings: Here

Hanoi Hannah Vol. II
​306 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick, VIC, 3185
​Celebrate the New Year with vibrant flavors and a festive flair with a Vietnamese-inspired à la carte dinner at Elsternwick’s beloved Hanoi Hannah. Enjoy a share-style feast featuring signature dishes alongside exclusive NYE specials available for one night only:

• Soft-shell crab rice paper rolls with mustard leaf and chili mayo ($16)
• Vietnamese tiramisu with coconut cream ($16)

Hours: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
​Bookings: Here

Hofbräuhaus
​18-28 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Offer: Ring in the new year German-style at Hofbräuhaus. Raise a stein to the year that was whilst enjoying authentic German cuisine. Gather your friends and enjoy all the German classics including crumbed-to-order schnitzels, pretzels, bratwurst and of course, beers. ​
​Hours: 12 PM – 1 AM
​Surcharge: 10%
​Bookings via this link

Mill Place Merchants
​Ground Floor/2 Mill Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Offer: Step into a world of 19th-century elegance at the Midnight Merchants’ Ball this New Year’s Eve. Guests will receive their printed and stamped invitations prior to the event. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed with a vintage photo booth, alcoholic chocolates and a glass of champagne. Relish in a selection of canapes and desserts, three classic cocktails and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks whilst enjoying the live jazz band. Guests are invited to dress as “Trades of Elegance” –19th-century merchants, explorers, or aristocrats, featuring top hats, lace gloves, waistcoats, and elegant gowns. Mill Place Merchants will also be open for walk-ins from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
​Hours: 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
​Price: $250 pp ​
​Bookings essential via Here

Re’em (Yarra Valley) ​
​12-14 Spring Ln, Gruyere VIC 3770
​Offer: Welcome the new year with an unforgettable experience at Re’em Yarra Valley. Escape to the Yarra Valley and check in to one of Re’em’s new boutique hotel rooms and celebrate with an evening of drinks and nibbles, followed by a four-course dinner accompanied by expertly paired Re’em wines. As midnight approaches, enjoy a glass of Blanc de Blanc and relish in a local cheese platter, while taking in the breathtaking views of the Helen & Joey Estate vineyard from the terrace or garden. On New Year’s Day, sparkling wine and breakfast await with the option for a late checkout to ensure a memorable and refreshed start to the year.
​Price: 

• Re’em Suite – $1000 for 2 people
• Alicorn Suite – $1150 for 2 people

Hours: 

• Check-In: From 2 PM 
• Dinner: From 6 PM

Bookings: Here

Lona Misa
​234 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC 3141
​Offer: Bringing Lona Misa to life is powerhouse chef and Culinary Director, Shannon Martinez of Smith & Daughters. In the kitchen, yin meets yang; North meets South, oil meets vinegar. Shannon Martinez and Head Chef, Pamella Tomio curate a heavily vegan menu offering vegetarian additions which pays homage to Martinez’ Latin roots and Tomio’s Brazilian heritage. Lona Misa is a produce-led vegan restaurant and the team works closely with local farmers, providers and producers, to source all fresh ingredients.
​Hours: 5:00 – 10:30 pm
​Booking link: here